Journal Jots:
Make a list of the things people have done to hurt you or make you mad. Ask God to help you forgive them and give them mercy. Make a list of the things you need God's forgiveness for and write: Mercy: Paid in Full over the top of the list!!!
Stained Glass Masterpiece:
Using a piece of card stock or card board, cut out a cross. Take several different colors of construction paper and tear them into small pieces--but big enough to write a word on the back side. (You can use white paper and have the kids color the pieces themselves if you don't have construction paper). Write the things you need mercy for on the back side of some of the papers. Now glue them, back side down, to the cross until it looks like a stained glass cross. Hang it in your room as a reminder of God's mercy. You could write 1 John 1:9 at the bottom of the cross if you like! His mercy has taken away our sins and made something beautiful in our lives!